Shackelford County · reservoir · 21 acres
McCowan Lake
McCowan Lake is a reservoir in Shackelford County, Texas. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Texas's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
103°
78°
17 mph
15%
Sat
Rain
95°
77°
28 mph
11%
Sun
Clear
103°
75°
9 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Shirley Branch2.1 mi
- Mill Creek2.3 mi
- Taylor Lake2.6 mi
- Murphy Creek3.2 mi
- Foyle Creek3.1 mi
- Reynolds Branch4.4 mi
- Plum Branch5.6 mi
- Taylor Creek6.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official TX regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
McCowan Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish McCowan Lake?+
Yes — Texas requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is McCowan Lake?+
McCowan Lake is a reservoir in Shackelford County, Texas. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.